"Everyone should farm something."
I seek your prayers as I consider taking another seminary class this fall at CIU. I took Systematic Theology I with Dr. Hodges in the fall semester 2012, which I don’t think would have been possible without my church’s financial assistance. I did not take a class this spring, however I am looking at two classes this fall: Systematic Theology II (online – scares me!), and Bible 5112 (Genesis to Song of Solomon). Would you consider supporting me financially? We Read More
Helpful insight from TE Lane Keister, aka “greenbaggins,” on the Insider Movement presented at the 41st PCA General Assembly
I am grateful for the privilege to attend the 41st General Assembly of the PCA. This is my first GA, and overall, I am very pleased with my experience. I attended several seminars, all of which, were extremely beneficial and well done. I especially appreciate Dr. Reeder’s comment in his “Revival Preaching” seminar where he reminded ruling elders to do their job so teaching elders can do theirs. He also reminded us to protect our pastor by providing him sufficient Read More
Work doesn’t stop on Saturdays. We have a busy day ahead at Triple J. First I have to fix a wire fence that got cut last week while limbing up a cedar tree. Then I need to bush hog a neighbor’s field because he has offered it to me for pasture. Next we will weed the garden and water it, and pray for rain. “Where I come from, rain is a good thing.” Last but not least, we get to Read More
I spent Friday afternoon and Saturday morning (April 12-13) attending a leadership development seminar with Dr. Harry Reeder, senior pastor of Briarwood PCA in Birmingham, AL. The seminar took place at the White Oak Conference Center located just north of Winnsboro, S.C. Dr. Reeder used examples from the lives of Civil War Generals Robert E. Lee, Stonewall Jackson and Joshua Chamberlain to illustrate leadership and character. The one thing that keeps going through my mind is that leadership and character are Read More
That was the title of today’s sermon at Lebanon PCA. The sermon text was Exodus 20:17, “You shalt not covet your neighbor’s house, you shall not covet your neighbor’s wife, or his male servant, or his female servant, or his ox, or his donkey, or anything that is your neighbor’s.” Our pastor has reminded us each Sunday that every commandment forbids something and at the same time, it commands the corresponding opposite. Coveting what your neighbor has is the obvious Read More
April is probably my favorite month because of one thing: turkey season. I started turkey hunting at the age of 13, and by far, it is my favorite (I also hunt deer, dove, squirrel and I like to fish). My dad did not hunt much, so I learned by trial and error, and early on, I made a lot of errors. In my opinion, turkey hunting is the most “real” or “natural” type of hunting. You turkey hunters will know Read More
If you are PCA, you should read this
The Easter Bunny did not visit my kids last night. The closest we have is my daughter’s real “bunny” rabbit that lives in the shed. The Easter Bunny didn’t stop by our house for the same reason Santa doesn’t stop by in December. The Easter Bunny is another example of how the world tries to distract from the true meaning of this Holiday by offering a substitute character that appeals to kids. Today, Christians celebrate the Risen Savior Jesus Christ, Read More